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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<\/h3>
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How to prepare a proper packaging<\/h3>
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<\/div>[vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” spacing=”5″ active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”The box” tab_id=”1721399051886-a6c71e8f-949d”][vc_column_text css=””]Always when it is possible use a new box. Every time we reuse a box it looses its protective characteristics.<\/p>\n

If you reuse a box make sure it is in a good condition, it is not damaged and there are no cuts and other visible raptures, doublecheck the corners as well as the top and the bottom side of the box, remove any labels or marks from previous shipments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Inside protection” tab_id=”1721399051890-69aafe4d-0c8d”][vc_column_text css=””]It is very important to cushion the contents of the package properly, wrapping each article separately, leaving a space between themselves as well as between the items and the corners, sides, top and bottom of the box.<\/p>\n

Materials suitable to cushion and protect your shipment inside the box:<\/p>\n

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  • Plastic bubble bags<\/li>\n
  • Inflatable bags (air bags)<\/li>\n
  • Expanded polystyrene (loose fill)<\/li>\n
  • Enclosure foam<\/li>\n
  • Foam filling<\/li>\n
  • Corrugated liners<\/li>\n
  • Corrugated paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Binding and sealing” tab_id=”1721400188450-aacc97d4-2fd7″][vc_column_text css=””]To bind the package safely use a strong adhesive tape:<\/p>\n

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    • Pressure sensitive plastic<\/li>\n
    • Reinforced nylon fillment tape<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Labels” tab_id=”1721400374585-67fd1567-e4d8″][vc_column_text css=””]To avoid delays and delivery problems:<\/p>\n

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      • Always include the recipient\u2019s zip code, as well as a full address, including apartment or door number if exists<\/li>\n
      • Indicate a contact persond and contact telephone number, as well as an e-mail address if possible, especially for international shipments<\/li>\n
      • Stick the shipment label on the top side of the packaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        What is the IATA letter?<\/h3>
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        <\/div>[vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” spacing=”5″ active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What is IATA?” tab_id=”1721400515017-852abc97-3e2d”][vc_column_text css=””]It is the International Air Transport Association. It enables the cooperation between airlines, promoting safety, reliability, trust and lower costs in air transportation. It can be said that IATA has the following objectives:<\/p>\n
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        • Allow airlines to operate safely, efficiently and economically under defined rules<\/li>\n
        • Serve as an intermediary between the passenger, cargo agents and airlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who are the IATA members?” tab_id=”1721400515025-a21a17f9-f5e2″][vc_column_text css=””]It may be any carrier that has the ability to operate a scheduled international air service by the Government of a State belonging to ICAO.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”And what is the OACI?” tab_id=”1721400515032-cba0153b-8ab6″][vc_column_text css=””]ICAO is the International Civil Aviation Organization, established in 1947. Although it has its own legal personality, currently is the advisory body of the United Nations on International Civil Aviation. In fact, you must be a member of the UN to belong to ICAO. The aims and basic objectives of ICAO are to develop the principles and techniques of international air navigation and to foster the establishment and development of international air transport by:<\/p>\n

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          • Promoting safe progress of aviation<\/li>\n
          • Fostering aircraft construction<\/li>\n
          • Stimulating the construction of airports, airways and other infrastructure<\/li>\n
          • Ensuring that the member states\u2019 rights are respected<\/li>\n
          • Promoting safety of air navigation<\/li>\n
          • Other related activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is there any sample IATA letter to fill in?” tab_id=”1721400515039-1ef3ce21-1cd5″][vc_column_text css=””]Yes, there is, we leave the sample text that should be included into the document. You only have to copy-paste some data into it.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1721398913223{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column]

            What is ADR?<\/h3>
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            <\/div>[vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” spacing=”5″ active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”What is ADR?” tab_id=”1721400733874-d2979cf1-94fe”][vc_column_text css=””]The ADR is a European agreement on the road transport of dangerous loads. It was signed for various European countries in Geneva on 30th of September 1957 to regulate the road transport of the loads that may present some danger to the environment and other road users.
            \nThe acronym ADR, results from the English name of the agreement European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, as well as its French version Accord Europ\u00e9en Relatif au Transport des Marchandises Dangereuses par Route.
            \nDangerous loads are defined as the ones that in case of an accident during the transportation process may present danger to the population, goods and natural environment and therefore they transport is regulated by some special requirements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”In wich countries are the ADR regulations valid?” tab_id=”1721400733882-a90a5e7a-045b”][vc_column_text css=””]The ADR agreement was advised to introduce by the UN and is valid in Spain from 19th of October 1972 Apart from the majority of the European countries was accepted also in many Asian and North African countries.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the regulations currently in use in Spain?” tab_id=”1721400733891-05d5fa89-b38f”][vc_column_text css=””]The last version of the Royal Decree became valid on 14th of March 2013. It is supposed to be updated biannually on uneven years.
            \nThe decree includes a detailed list of symbols which refer to the majority of substances that are believed to be dangerous (coded accordingly to the UN approved coding) and the requirements they should be accompanied with.
            \nThe regulations affects the parties directly engaged in the transport as well as the manufacturers of the materials related to the transport, the packaging and manipulation of the dangerous loads.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What does the ADR regulates?” tab_id=”1721400733899-431e13c6-5600″][vc_column_text css=””]The materials that are considered to be dangerous:<\/p>\n
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            • The types of packaging that have to be used<\/li>\n
            • The marking and designation of the load and the vehicle<\/li>\n
            • The documentation required to execute a service<\/li>\n
            • Types of vehicles, special equipment and certificates<\/li>\n
            • Regulations referring to the cisterns construction<\/li>\n
            • Loading, placing and unloading of the loads<\/li>\n
            • The obligations and responsibilities of anybody engaged in the transportation process to avoid damages to people, goods and natural environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What about others means of transport?” tab_id=”1721400876494-14017b19-8185″][vc_column_text css=””]There are also similar agreements regulating the transport of the dangerous goods by railroad (RID), see (IMDG) and air (OACI).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1721398913223{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column]

              Normative Pallet ispm-15<\/h3>
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              <\/div>[vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” spacing=”5″ active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Treated pallets ISPM-15″ tab_id=”1721400948355-b12bef10-658a”][vc_column_text css=””]\u00bfHave you ever been wondering if your wooden pallets or packaging should be fumigated? Have you ever been surprised by the fines, the load being detained or returned because of having not been fumigated?
              \nIt is important to be aware and well informed because the consequence of not meeting the requirements of NIMF-15 may be rejection or destruction of the packaging at the customs office. It is not permitted to re-package the load so the only alternative is the load return paid additionally by your company followed by the delayed delivery to your client.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How does it apply?” tab_id=”1721400948365-2e4c3901-bdcc”][vc_column_text css=””]The ISPM-15 (International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures) is an international agreement focused at avoiding the spread of diseases by wooden packaging between the countries involved into the agreement. To fulfill its requirements the pallets should be defumigated either thermally or chemically before the use. To identify the fumigated packages they should be marked accordingly:<\/p>\n